Beijing bans TikTok domestically for being polarizing while exporting a version that amplifies extremes — like a reverse opium war. The remedy is structural interoperability: adopt radical portability (like Utah’s law). Require big tech to forward the social graph/events to family‑friendly or pro‑social local platforms for your citizens — or apply measured traffic controls until they comply. The tech is open‑source and not rocket science; small nations can adopt these laws and join a ruleset for fair competition.